Was hoping to get some guidance on backing as I'll be setting up a few new reels shortly. Are there situations where I shouldn't use a mono backing when spooling up my new reels, specifically I guess I am asking about frogging but would appreciate input for all general setups? I've got big game 15# and was planning on using that. 

 

You're planning on using the Big Game for main line or backing? 

 

I always use backing on bass reels to help me save monies on line.

Just now, garroyo130 said:

You're planning on using the Big Game for main line or backing? 

 

I always use backing on bass reels to help me save monies on line.

Same here - 70-80 yds of mainline with the rest of the spool filled with 'cheap' mono for backing.

10# Big Game on the baitcasters

6# Sufix Elite on the spinners

I was just about to make a thread asking about backing as well... looking forward to hearing everyone's input!

 

27 minutes ago, garroyo130 said:

You're planning on using the Big Game for main line or backing? 

 

I always use backing on bass reels to help me save monies on line.

The big game will be the backing. For example I'll use that as backing and then use pp 50# for my frog setup.

3 minutes ago, Conclusion said:

The big game will be the backing. For example I'll use that as backing and then use pp 50# for my frog setup.

 

That should work well. 15# is what I tend to use as backing as well. Unlike others, I typically just eyeball it with the backing.

Backing you mean a filler to use as a arbor to reduce line capacity making a shallower spool.

Casting reels use a light weight line like 25 lb Dacron braid.

Fill about 1/2 full so you have at least 60 yards of main line.

Spinning reels line weight doesn’t affect casting, use what ever you have. Fill the same as a bait casting reel about 1/2 filler and 1/2 main line.

15 lb Big Game is $8 for 600 yards, just fill bait casting reel with the mono and use it. If using braid top line use the Big Game as filler.

Tom

I use whatever I have for backing.  For me, it’s just filler to save money if I end up with an under spooled reel or I’m ready to replace line.  I guess the only time you wouldn’t use backing is if your spooling your reel on a cast but that would be beyond my capabilities.

1 hour ago, RDB said:

I use whatever I have for backing.  For me, it’s just filler to save money...

 

This, pretty much ^^

 

Every reel I own has mono backing...except my two all mono reels which are straight spooled. Size or type doesn't matter - whatever is handy. Fluoro and braid reels (90% of my outfits) are just 75-100 yd toppers. When it’s time to replace, strip off line down to the connecting knot and respool with fresh line until full. Once it’s set up correctly the first time, there is never a need to measure again.

I'm with @WRB regarding casting reels. All of mine get backed with braid. It's lighter than plastic lines and the connection knot to the mainline isn't as bulky. Also, it doesn't coil up during really cold weather, so on long casts where you get down to the backing it's not an issue.

1 hour ago, Conclusion said:

The big game will be the backing. For example I'll use that as backing and then use pp 50# for my frog setup.

It a lot depends on size of braid (line diameter) and your spool capacity. Normally my braid reel doesn’t have any backing or just only a few feet for that line slipping issue (70 size reel with 105 yds of 30lb braid). Mostly for frog fishing, you can bomb cast pretty long way and without backing, you can utilize the line all the way to bottom of your reel and don’t have to worry about unnecessary weak link (connection knot).

3 hours ago, Bass_Fishing_Socal said:

It a lot depends on size of braid (line diameter) and your spool capacity. Normally my braid reel doesn’t have any backing or just only a few feet for that line slipping issue (70 size reel with 105 yds of 30lb braid). Mostly for frog fishing, you can bomb cast pretty long way and without backing, you can utilize the line all the way to bottom of your reel and don’t have to worry about unnecessary weak link (connection knot).

Thanks for the replies everyone, appreciate the different opinions.

 

Wow that's nuts that you went that far down the spool. What's the line capacity for the line size you're using? My frog reel is a tatula 150. 

About 100 yds (30lb J-braid on curado70) but at that time I think I only had a little bit more than 1/2 spool capacity. Of course lower spool capacity gonna effect casting distance, my choice was using it for something that not require distance like Pitching jig or target fishing instead. I’m not nut but just plain “cheap” ???.

I don’t have Daiwa 150 size but I guess it should comparable to 200 size shimano reel. You should be able to get 40-50 lb braid a bit over 100yds. To me I always spool braid all the way with no backing. Then add backing when line drop below 2/3. This way I can use a whole spool of braid instead of only use  75yds but have to change line more often.